U.S. Supreme Court Case on Disability Rights in Education

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case about the reach of federal laws protecting children with disabilities in public schools. Ava Tharpe, a girl with serious disabilities, sued her school for not accommodating her late-day schedule. The case will determine the standard parents must prove to qualify for compensatory damages under disability-rights laws.

Defamation Lawsuit Victory for Drag Performer Eric Posey

Eric Posey was awarded over $1.1 million in damages for defamation after a blogger falsely accused him of exposing himself during a drag performance at Coeur d’Alene City Park. The jury found the blogger guilty of defamation and awarded compensatory and punitive damages.